Milton Ezrati
Author
Milton Ezrati is a contributing editor at The National Interest, an affiliate of the Center for the Study of Human Capital at the University at Buffalo (SUNY), and chief economist for Vested, a New York-based communications firm. Before joining Vested, he served as chief market strategist and economist for Lord, Abbett & Co. He also writes frequently for City Journal and blogs regularly for Forbes. His latest book is "Thirty Tomorrows: The Next Three Decades of Globalization, Demographics, and How We Will Live."
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China: The Economic Stimulus That Wasn’t
Beijing disappointed those hoping for urgent economic stimulus, offering only a financial gimmick to delay the day of reckoning for local government finances.
Chinese Fears Show in Heavy Purchases of Gold
Chinese people are buying gold in response to fears about real estate, their economy generally, and what next steps Washington will take.
Beijing’s High-Handed Behavior Works to Its Disadvantage
Beijing’s obsession with security and police action has done damage to the nation’s economic needs as well as the CCP’s ambitions.
China Flexes Military Muscle Around Taiwan, While Some Warn of Another Sort of Attack
Beijing has again sent its navy to intimidate Taiwan, while the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies warns of other forms of attack.
Beijing’s Recent Policy Failures Add to a Series of Mistakes That Have Crippled China’s Economy
The effort to revive China’s economy in September has faltered. Despite Beijing’s promises, public confidence remains low due to previous missteps.
Mexico Joins the Anti-China Trade Push
Mexico seems ready to line up with the United States and Canada to limit the flow of Chinese imports into North America.
China’s EV Firms Are Losing Money, Living Off Government Support
Under global pressure, Beijing is pulling back from the EV project. The firms now rely on local government support, but it won’t sustain them for long.
Beijing Tells Aspiring Retirees They Will Have to Work Longer
The authorities have raised the retirement age to relieve strains imposed by Chinese demographic trends.
Beijing Must Be Desperate: New Stimulus Still Falls Short of Reviving China’s Economy
Beijing has made dramatic moves of late to jump-start China’s economy but further action may be necessary.
